Manage Chronic Pain and Get Back to an Active Lifestyle
In 2016, an estimated 20% of adults in the United States had chronic pain, making it one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. Among the Veteran community,...
Meal Prepping and Planning for a Healthier You
...healthiest or cheapest way to eat. The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to helping Veterans live healthier lives. Meal planning and preparation are key parts of that mission. Without...
Be Informed: Veterans and the Risk for Prostate Cancer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States, and it’s the most frequently diagnosed...
Simple Ways to Eat More Plants
...you take a plant-based approach to eating, you focus on foods that come primarily from plants, including whole grains, beans, lentils, vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts. If you’re thinking about...
TriWest Attends Tribal Veterans Symposium in Support of Native American Veteran Care
...symposium was created to address essential health care and wellness-related topics important to Tribal Veterans and their communities. In addition to topics and presentations focused on issues impacting Tribal Veterans...
Navigating Parenthood With PTSD
...develop better communication skills and build a better relationship. Create family rituals and routines that are safe and comforting for everyone. Routines and structure can help make things predictable, especially...
Enjoy a Safe and Active Winter
Keep working on your health and wellness goals throughout the winter months, and you’ll be happier and healthier when spring finally comes. It can be tough to stay active when...
Get the Information You Need to Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
...comes in a variety of colors, shapes and forms, including powder and pills. Powdered fentanyl looks just like many other drugs and is commonly mixed with heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine....
Smoothies: Healthy or Not?
...and creamy beverage that’s made in a blender. Often a smoothie contains a liquid base, such as milk or juice, and then combines ingredients such as pureed fruits, vegetables, yogurt,...
Give Your Body the Protein It Needs
...when it comes to a healthy diet. People throw around the names of different diets, suggest supplements and tell you to eat more of one nutrient and barely any of...